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Deer Creek Fire continues to spread into Colorado
The fire, which started on July 10 in Utah and spread nearly 15,000 acres, has provided quite the challenge for firefighters.
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Evacuations Mandated in Montrose County, Colorado as South Rim Fire Engulfs 2,892 Acres with Zero Containment
Evacuations ordered in Montrose County, CO, due to the South Rim Fire, which has grown to 2,892 acres with 0% containment.
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Wildfires in southwestern Colorado prompt evacuations, disaster declaration from governor
With large wildfires continuing to burn in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis on Sunday issued a disaster declaration for fires ...
South Rim Fire in western Colorado continues to grow; community meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening
A wildfire burning in western Colorado continues to grow after forcing nearby homes and a national park to evacuate. As of Tuesday morning, the South Rim Fire remains 0 percent contained and has grown ...
Governor issues disaster declaration for wildfires burning in 3 Colorado counties
The Deer Creek and South Rim fires are burning in Montrose County, with the South Rim Fire estimated at 3,500 acres as of ...
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Montrose County manager candidate voted down, plus recall effort against commissioner
The County of Montrose remains without a county manager after candidate Dr. Bradley Mitchell was voted down in a 2-1 vote by ...
Colorado wildfires: Turner Gulch fire explodes to 8,100 acres in Mesa County, “extreme fire behavior” expected
The nearly 13,000-acre wildfire burning in eastern Utah crossed the Colorado border Monday night, joining four other fires ...
Pre-evacuations issued, campers advised to relocate due to active wildfire in western Colorado
Residents along Escalante Canyon Road, especially past the Pot Holes recreation area in Montrose and Mesa counties, have been ...